Engraving of first African-American Congressmen

Heading: (African-American)
Author: Wellstood, William
Title: Engraved Portrait of First African-American Congressmen,
Place Published: New York
Publisher:Engraved by Wm. Wellstood & Co.
Date Published: ca. 1895
Description:

Approximately 9½x6". Portrait of the five most prominent African-American members of the US Congress in the Reconstruction era: Joseph Rainey of South Carolina, James Rapier, of Alabama and Mississippians Hiram Revels, Blanche Bruce and John R. Lynch.

William Wellstood was a prominent Scottish-American engraver.
Condition Report: Toned with darkening at margins; very good.